The Life Boat (1911)

Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.

Director: Jay Hunt
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
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Production: Vitagraph Company of America
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film, lost film, short film

More Films by Director: Jay Hunt
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Life Boat about?
Old Captain Bill and his wife have an only son, whom they idolize. He loses all his money at gambling and drinking, and determines to do better in the city. After a short absence he writes his people that he has secured a good position, is saving money, and will be home before long. A year or two later he arrives in town and on his way to his home passes the old saloon he used to patronize. He cannot resist the temptation, and goes in. He falls in with a lot of bad fellows and is robbed. Ashamed to go home, he ships on board a sailing vessel.
Who directed The Life Boat?
The Life Boat was directed by Jay Hunt.
Who stars in The Life Boat?
The Life Boat stars William Shea, Mary Maurice, James Morrison, Charles Eldridge.
How long is The Life Boat?
The Life Boat has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Life Boat?
The Life Boat is a Drama film.
Where was The Life Boat produced?
The Life Boat was produced in United States of America.